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The Department of Education is proposing a new priority to enhance the Rehabilitation Short-Term Training program, specifically the Client Assistance Program (CAP) Training. This initiative aims to improve the skills and knowledge of CAP professionals who help people with disabilities access better education, training, and job opportunities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Department is seeking comments on this proposal by March 22, 2021, and plans to use modern delivery methods like online and in-person training to ensure CAP professionals are well-equipped to meet the needs of their clients.

The Department of Education is proposing new priorities and requirements for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program, focusing on the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) and six rehabilitation topic areas. These updates aim to address the need for more qualified vocational rehabilitation (VR) personnel in state services by supporting the training of aspiring professionals and RSA scholars. The proposal outlines two main priorities for academic training and suggests various innovative methods for effective learning. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until February 20, 2025.

The Department of Education has proposed new priorities and requirements for the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program. This initiative focuses on modernizing vocational rehabilitation (VR) training for counselors to better serve people with disabilities, ensuring they achieve quality employment outcomes. The proposal outlines six significant areas, such as engaging VR participants, aligning career assessments with current job trends, and preparing individuals for STEM careers. The public is encouraged to provide feedback by January 17, 2025, as part of the ongoing process to refine these proposals.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to renew an information collection about operator simulator training data, titled "Collection of Operator Simulator Training Data," to the Office of Management and Budget for review. The information collected comes from license holders and applicants for power reactor licenses, excluding those with decommissioned facilities. The data aids in training and improving the Scenario Authoring, Characterization, and Debriefing Application (SACADA) software used for simulator training and human reliability analysis. The NRC encourages licensees to voluntarily participate in utilizing this software for their training, offering support and access in exchange for data sharing to enhance training and analysis techniques.

The Department of the Army has released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) about keeping up to 22,750 acres of state-leased land at Pōhakuloa Training Area in Hawai'i. This document is part of a joint compliance with national and local environmental laws and evaluates the impacts of different retention scenarios as well as a no-action alternative. The Army prefers the Modified Retention option, which balances environmental, social, technical, and economic factors. A 30-day waiting period will commence before a final decision is made regarding the land retention.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a 60-day notice inviting public comments on revisions to its information collection process. This involves consolidating previous evaluation instruments into two forms used by three FEMA offices to assess training programs. The notice aims to reduce paperwork burdens and improve data collection, impacting state, local, and tribal governments, as well as the private sector. Comments are requested on whether these changes will enhance performance evaluation and information collection efficiency.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking comments on a new information collection request related to a training survey under the Interoperable Communications and Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP). This survey aims to gather anonymous feedback from participants of three specific emergency communication courses: Communications Unit Leader (COML), Communications Unit Technician (COMT), and Information Technology Service Unit Leader (ITSL). The feedback will help improve these courses. The survey is estimated to take about 10 minutes to complete, and comments are welcome until April 20, 2021. CISA has calculated the total cost burden of this information collection to be approximately $1,877.

The Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services is proposing new priorities and requirements to improve vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. They plan to establish a National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (NVRTAC) to provide training and assistance to State VR agencies. The goal is to help these agencies better manage their programs and enhance their services, ultimately improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The public is invited to comment on the proposal by February 18, 2025.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on changes to a previously approved information collection related to training evaluation forms. These forms help FEMA assess the effectiveness of its training programs by collecting feedback from participants several months after completing the training. This helps FEMA understand how the training impacts the participants’ jobs and if the skills learned are being applied in real-life situations. FEMA invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this data collection to improve its processes.

Albert Farley Jr. has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for an exemption from certain training requirements to become a commercial driving instructor. Specifically, he wants to bypass the rule that instructors need at least two years of driving experience with the same type of vehicle they're teaching about. He argues that there's a strong demand for Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders in his area, and fulfilling the current requirements would be a financial burden and leave a gap at his workplace. The FMCSA is seeking public comments on whether to approve his request.